Myth and Truth of Biodegradable Bags: A Field Report from the Laboratory
In the supermarket, an aunt is using our biodegradable vegetable bags. She picked up a bag and studied it carefully. She found that the logo of “industrial compost” and the words of EN13432 certification were printed on it. She compared the traditional plastic bags in her hand. “I heard that this is made of PLA/PBAT […]
The Truth About Biodegradable Bags: How Green?
In daily life, more and more consumers will take the initiative to choose reusable shopping bags marked “Biodegradation”.According to the latest market survey, more than 68% consumers are willing to pay 15%-20% more for plastic bags marked with environmental certification. But when we ponder over the question, is the self-thought environmental protection choice really as […]
Biodegradable Bags: A Simple Guide to This “Eco-Friendly” Choice
Walk into any store today, and you’ll likely see them: bags labeled “biodegradable,” “compostable,” or “plant-based.” They feel different, they sound virtuous, and they promise a cleaner, greener alternative to the traditional plastic bag. But what does “biodegradable” really mean? And are these bags the environmental superheroes we hope they are? Let’s untangle the truth […]
Biodegradable Bags: Green Hope or Greenwash?
Walk into any store today, and you’ll see them: bags labeled “biodegradable,” “compostable,” or “plant-based.” In our collective fight against plastic pollution, these alternatives seem like the perfect hero. But are they truly the environmental saviors they claim to be? The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Let’s untangle the facts […]
The Truth About Biodegradable Bags: A Not-So-Simple Solution
Walk into any store today, and you’ll likely see them: bags proudly labeled “Biodegradable” or “Compostable.” They feel different, they sound eco-friendly, and they promise a cleaner conscience at the checkout. But what does “biodegradable” really mean? And are these bags the environmental hero we’ve been hoping for? The answer, unfortunately, is more complicated than […]
Biodegradable Bags: A Green Solution or a Green Lie?
Walk into any store today, and you’ll likely see them: bags proudly labeled “Biodegradable,” “Compostable,” or “Eco-Friendly.” In our collective fight against plastic pollution, these bags seem like the perfect hero. But are they truly the environmental saviors they claim to be? The answer, like the bags themselves, is a bit more complex. Let’s untangle […]
OK Compost HOME Certified: 10 Biodegradable Bag Products for 2024
As environmental awareness grows, more and more consumers are choosing compostable products to reduce plastic pollution. However, not all products labeled as “biodegradable” are suitable for home composting, and the OK Compost certification (issued by TÜV Austria) is an internationally recognized standard for composting that ensures the product will decompose completely under natural conditions without […]
Price war! PBAT raw material price has fallen below $1,500/ton!
As of July 2024, the global average spot price of PBAT (polybutylene adipate/terephthalate) was quoted at $1,480/tonne, plummeting 32% from the beginning of the year, and breaking through the psychological barrier of $1,500 for the first time. This price has been close to the industry average cost line of $1,350/ton, marking the biodegradable materials industry […]
Biodegradable Materials ‘Green Scam’? Experts Expose the Truth
By 2024, the global biodegradable materials market will exceed $15 billion, but along with it is the growing “pseudo-biodegradable” mess. According to the latest report of Break Free From Plastic, an international environmental protection organization, more than 60% of the products labeled as “biodegradable” are actually unable to decompose completely in the natural environment. Chaos […]
PBAT/Starch Blend Cuts Degradation to 80 Days
2024 In August, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with Jinfa Science & Technology (JST), published the latest research results in Nature Sustainability, announcing that through molecular interfacial engineering technology, it has shortened the degradation cycle of industrial composting of PBAT/starch composites from the conventional 180 days to 80 days, […]
